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Ministry Of Youth Affairs & Sports
Scheme For Dronacharya Award For Outstanding Coaches In Sports And Games
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Benefits
Eligibility
- The National Sports Federations recognized by the Government of India; the Indian Olympic Association, Sports Promotion, and Control Boards, and the State/UT Governments may nominate upto two names in a particular year.
- In the case of cricket, for which no National Sports Federation has been recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, nominations from the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) will be invited.
- For the NSFs de-recognized or under suspension, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) will exercise the quota of nominations and make nominations upto a maximum of two eligible coaches for each sports discipline with the approval of the Director General, SAI.
- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardees of the previous years can also nominate one eligible coach each for Dronacharya Award for the sports discipline for which they themselves were awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.
- Arjuna, Dhyan Chand, and Dronacharya awardees of previous years can also nominate one eligible coach each for Dronacharya Award in their respective disciplines
- The Director General of the Sports Authority of India can also nominate upto two eligible coaches for this award, in addition to the quota to be exercised by it in respect of de-recognized/suspended NSFs.
- Notwithstanding the above, Government reserves the right to make upto two nominations of coaches in deserving cases where no such nominations have been received from the agencies mentioned under the Scheme.
- Nominations forwarded by any office bearer other than those mentioned will not be considered.
- Nomination agencies are expected to send nominations of the most deserving coach(es) irrespective of whether coaches have applied to them for awards.
- The nominating authorities are required to certify in the nomination form itself that the nominees are clear from vigilance/disciplinary angles and are not involved in acts of criminal and moral turpitude nature. In the case of sportspersons employed with Central Government/State Governments/PSUs or in private organizations, nominating authorities should obtain a requisite report from the concerned employers before certifying that the sportsperson being nominated is clear from a vigilance/disciplinary angle and is not involved in any act of criminal or moral turpitude nature.
- While seeking a report from the employer, details of the charge sheet/disciplinary action taken/pending, if any, should also be obtained. A copy of the report/certificate obtained from the employer of the coach should be enclosed with the application of the coach being nominated.
- Copies of the nominations received from organizations other than the National Sports Federations (NSFs) will be sent to the concerned NSF for verification of the details and the achievements and for checking if the nominated coach has ever been warned/penalized for any unfair practice like age fraud/sexual harassment, doping etc. All details in this regard, if any, along with verification report should be sent by the concerned NSF within a week of the receipt of letter from the Ministry.
Application Process
Documents Required
- Date of Birth Proof
- User Photograph (Image should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG & size not exceed 5 MB)
- Upload user signature (Signature should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG & size not exceed 250 KB)
- Vigilance Certificate (in case of Govt./PSU/Autonomous organization)
- Degree or diploma in the coaching of the discipline he/she has been recommended for the Dronacharya Award, if applicable.
- Certificates of International Achievement details of the sportsperson(s) been coached
- Signed Undertaking (as per the given format) by the coach
- The nominated coach will have to submit details of periods for which he/she coached the disciple(s) in question against whose performance he/she is seeking the Award.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Required Documents for applying to this scheme?
Date of Birth Proof 2. User Photograph (Image should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG & size not exceed 5 MB) 3. Upload user signature (Signature should be in JPEG/PNG/JPG & size not exceed 250 KB) 4. Vigilance Certificate (in case of Govt./PSU/Autonomous organization) 5. Degree or diploma in coaching of the discipline he/she has been recommended for Dronacharya Award, if applicable. 5. Certificates of International Achievement details of the sportsperson(s) been coached 6. Signed Undertaking (as per given format) by the coach
What is the amount of the cash prize that will be awarded to the winner?
Cash prize of ₹ 5,00,000/- which will be awarded to the winners.
Are Slots Earmarked For Lifetime Contributions In Coaching?
Yes, two awards earmarked for lifetime contribution in coaching, and achievements of the coach in producing outstanding sportspersons over a period of 20 years or more will be taken into account.
What Are WADA And NADA? What Is Their Role In The Award?
A coach found encouraging the use of drugs/substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) based on a sample collected by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) or any other agency authorized by WADA and tested by the National Dope Testing Laboratory or any other WADA-accredited laboratory, by a sportsperson whom he/she is coaching, will not be eligible for the Dronacharya Award. A coach against whom the inquiry is going on/pending in this regard will also be ineligible.
Do The Sportspersons Who Have Already Been Conferred With Dhyan Chand Award Be Eligible To Apply For Dronacharya Award As Well?
No, Sportspersons who have already been conferred with Dhyan Chand Award will not be eligible to apply for Dronacharya Award.
Where Will Be Award Ceremony Be Held?
The function for the presentation of the Award to be held at a place and on a date to be decided by the Government of India.
How Many Awards Can Be Conferred In A Calender Year?
Ordinarily, not more than 5 awards could be given in any calendar year. Out of these, 2 will be earmarked for lifetime contribution to coaching.
Is There A Dedicated Helpdesk For Grievance Redressal?
Yes, the details of the same are provided: Dronacharya Award HelpDesk Helpline Email: section.sp4-moyas@gov.in Helpline No.: 011-23387432 Details of Nodal Officer Name: Shri Kunal Email: js-develop-sports@gov.in Contact No.: 011-23387432 Technical Support Mobile No.: 8384058103 Technical Support Email: techsupport-awards@mha.gov.in
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